How To Replace A Chevrolet Malibu Turn Signal Switch

In this video I show you how easy it is to replace the turn signal switch in a 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu. Are you wondering why your turn signal won't cancel? Why won't the turn signal stay on? These are common problems with this generation of Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6, or Saturn Aura. This is an easy DIY.
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[@HOTAStudios]

You have no idea how much this videos helps me out. Since our mechanic went out of business, I have to become a mechanic, among other things, to keep the cars going. My sister is driving my car currently and the blinker just "broke". I was dreading the $350 labor fee. No I can do it on my own.

[@Amin3D1]

Thanks man, very easy instructions to follow, at least from watching, till I open it up and have to watch your video like 5 more times lol.

[@georgeglaser8761]

Pete, thanks so much for the video...very straight forward easy to follow. $15 part and 5 minute repair. Only difficulty I had was aligning the covers back together. Thanks again.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Yep. That’s the tough part. They never look right again.

[@Lazcano9]

Hey do u only replace the white part switch? Where did you buy it from and name of it

[@justindececco5836]

I'm hvn the same trouble with the covers & now when I turn the steering wheel its rubbing on the column...any suggestions?

[@XxMaster0ShakexX]

Thanks for the video, had the one on my 2010 Malibu literally break during my state inspection. Very easy replacement, the only hard part was getting the covers aligned afterwards.

[@Timelesstalez2]

Thank you so much for making this video it helped me so much saved me time and money!!! Greatly appreciated please keep up the great work!!

[@susanhardin9058]

Thank you very much for this video. Saw this months ago.. ordered the part from Amazon for about $18. Today, after making sure I had the 7mm socket, I successfully switched out the arm on my 2006 Malibu. The right blinker wouldn’t stay in the on position when it was cold and was getting worse. Hoping this cures it. I’m the original owner, and this is the first time I did a fix like this.

[@russellellington9311]

Thanks for this video. My wife's car just began this issue. So far, this will be the first easy fix on this car. Everything else has been some sort of engineering nightmare like removing the front bumper to change headlight bulbs. Subscribed!

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Yeah I think all of the manufacturers got together and collectively agreed to all make headlight bulb changes nearly impossible without removing the bumper.

[@tinawoodward4727]

Ikr? 8 hours to change the headlights, I gladly pay the shop to do it now.

[@devinrichards6718]

Fucking amen. Just had to change my headlights. Now I have to change the turn signal switch

[@Barneyfithlawman]

I was about to say this.

[@vondap5608]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Pete. I followed your instructions and it worked out perfectly. The shop was going to charge me $250.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Awesome. Glad I could help you out.

[@joewilson3795]

Well thanks watched your video and fix mine in less than 10 minutes, thanks again 👍

[@WisdomInExperience]

Facing same issue on 2008 Malibu. Thanks for the perfect video!

[@Laborico12]

Thank you so much! This bideo helped me out tremendously! I actually felt accomplished afterwards! 💪🏽😀

[@ChaddyMack]

I changed my power steering motor last year and couldn’t put my covers back on for the life of me, so they are still not clicked in still . But now my left turning signal isn’t staying down too so mines well tackle this. Thank you for the video

[@anthonym4463]

Thanks Pete, you just saved me a couple of hundred! I owe you a couple cold ones!!

[@ramirogalvez2286]

Great video good patience showing us how to do it easy ...A+

[@jhuening]

Thanks! $20 for the part and about 10 total minutes of work… this probably saved me $200. Mine was actually cracked almost completely in half. I taped it together and reinforced it with chopsticks (kinda like a finger splint) for a couple days while I was waiting for the part to arrive.

[@ssdd3332]

Thank you from a female fan! I did it! It was easy because your instructions gave me the confidence.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

That’s great to hear. Glad I could help.

[@birdiemomcarol6554]

That is so easy! I’ve been dealing with this forever. The shop said it would cost around $500! Unreal😠. This car has been a nightmare since I bought it new. Replaced transmission at 43,000 miles and now it’s breaking down again at 86,000miles. And all kinds of electrical issues. Locks not working. My daughter replaced the lock actuator by herself! So now I’m going to fix this. Thanks for the great video!!

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

The Malibu is pretty easy to work on. Other than the headlights. LOL. I have a couple other videos on the Malibu’s so make sure to subscribe!

[@jrlikeag6]

Brother I finally did the swap of the signal handle. Thank you 🙏

[@douglashorner7443]

Thank you, Pete. I'm changing mine tomorrow!!! Your video was very specific, detailed and simple!!! Also, thankfully mine is a telescoping steering wheel.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Luckily this one is pretty easy. Good luck

[@douglashorner7443]

@@PetesGarageandperformance I got it! I had a small problem getting the cover back on, so I watched your video again and saw immediately what I was doing wrong. Went back out and voila, it snapped right back in! Thank you for your video!

[@tinawoodward4727]

Thank You!! Clear directions, and good camera angles made for easy replacement. Now why are the damn headlights so difficult?😂 We just pay for those to be done.

[@jensannjenkins8682]

Thank you 🙏 very much for sharing Really helpful

[@12jdevore]

Hey👍 you're a really good teacher. Thank you! I really enjoyed your video and it's helped me much.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Thank you for the kind words. Glad I could help you!

[@user-ve9ce1ij9c]

Greatly appreciated 👍

[@carlosg7938]

Thank you for this video , i couldn't pass my car State inspection because of the switch low beam headlight it does not turn off. Now I will fix it. Great !!!

[@ronb.1837]

Thank you brother! Highly appreciate it. :)

[@Da6eeway223]

Needed this preshate u Pete 💪🏽

[@kbsquared630]

Great video, Pete!

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Thanks Kyle. I appreciate it.

[@hairlessmonkey86]

Helpful vid thank you

[@Criglet7]

This video helped a lot!!

[@TheMikevolbeat]

Thank you very much. I have a 2009 same problem easy fix

[@huskieheart9340]

outstanding video!!!!

[@johnbuchel7220]

Very good video and explanation

[@adalbertocorrales7054]

Great job 👍👍

[@saritamonroe8444]

Thank you very much Pete! I've had the issue where mine worked fine for right turns but wouldn't cancel and the left turns I had to keep my hand on it. It was very annoying but your video has allowed me to fix it on my own last night. I do have a problem, though. I have not been able to get the plastic dust shields (or whatever they are called) back on. I only pulled the bottom piece down like suggested but trying to get them to fit back on without breaking...I need help. If you or anyone reading this could offer some tips to get them back on I would be greatly appreciative!

[@meganj5829]

Thanks for the video! Finally replaced mine so it’ll cancel the blinker when I turn

[@ssbuSalsa]

Thatnks pete! This was the exact problem I had with my car!

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Glad I could help.

[@fobeloh]

Thank you!!!!

[@cliffordgallagher4531]

My Man Pete! Glad to see ya buddy! Thanks for the video!

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

No problem. You got first again!

[@cliffordgallagher4531]

@@PetesGarageandperformance Lol,I look forward to your videos, and You helped me out with the Wifes Honda with the Injector problem! Loyal Ever Since!

[@PhillyDee215]

Cool video💯GM actually made something simple on these cars😏

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

A lot easier than headlight bulbs that’s for sure.

[@PhillyDee215]

@@PetesGarageandperformance yeah I know right lol😏GM is getting worse car by car😔

[@russellellington9311]

@@PetesGarageandperformance Haha! I just left a comment about the bulb change. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has been frustrated by that.

[@Yamic3528]

Thank you Sensei Lawrence! Lol

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Come on man! I don’t really look like him!

[@robertmitchell9068]

Thank you for video. I have replaced the the turn signal switch however only the left turn signal will disengage upon turning. The right turn signal will not disengage upon turning? Any thoughts on issue?

[@rubend.rodriguezjr.530]

Hey good video man I just bought a Malibu 2010 this week. Hey can you do a video on how to replace an air door actuator from a chevy 2010. It started making a clicking noise near the dashboard.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Ask and you shall receive! Check out my other videos on the Malibu. I have one on the actuator. kzbin.info/aero/PLsEaieXR4Qs6rQsaAA_9gkx6aRQvGwpAO

[@McDamaged]

Hey boss our 05 Malibu right blinker turns on but it won’t blink. The rest blink just fine tho Do you think it is the blinker switch?

[@313Orlando]

Good job thanks! I have to fix the hose to her sprayer nozzle too

[@meTimetraveler]

add 2006 Malibu Maxx to the year range. doing this tomorrow.

[@AlexlsRulz]

question does your malibu come with remote start? if so is it ls,lt or ltz? and what year

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

This wasn’t my car. Remote start was an option from the factory but you can add it from GM. You have to buy it from the dealership and the kit comes with two key fobs and a secret code for programming the Body Control Module. You can’t program it without that code. So you CAN’T just buy a couple of remote start key fobs and program the BCM, because you wouldn’t have that code.

[@shannongunter6091]

I have a 2013 Malibu, and my switch will no longer switch on my bright lights. Does the combination switch need to be replaced or could it be something else?

[@kennethnoel5919]

Good morning I have a 2012 Chevy Malibu my left headlight keeps going out my friend told me it’s the switch ,I replaced the bulb it lasted for a week then goes out ,is that the switch you think anyone

[@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick]

Hey, quick question... Could you shout out a part # for that switch, or is it pretty easy to find with a Google search?

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

There is a link in the description. I would verify that it fits your vehicle with Amazon’s garage feature.

[@PrincessZelda_is_My_Side_Chick]

@@PetesGarageandperformance appreciate it my man

[@segue3940]

Just the video I was after.

[@thoraxtheimpalor1345]

Would this fix a unwanted toggle of the auto-matic daylight running lights on/off while driving especially at night? I keep having my lights shut off and back on randomly and its very dangurious it also doesnt cancle sometimes when I turn.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Probably not. I bet there’s something going on with the ambient light sensor in the middle of the dash. It’s that little bump by the base of the windshield.

[@thoraxtheimpalor1345]

@@PetesGarageandperformance i went ahead and replaced the signal switch yesterday figured id start there and work my way along if the problem persists, havent had the automatic headlights on off message display since im still keeping a close eye on it. its $58 now for the part if anyones curious, much cheaper then a shop thanks for the video it made the job easy.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Good to hear

[@bobdudek3720]

2009 Malibu 2.4 Tensioner and Pulley ...How to video?

[@keithwolstenholme4238]

My wife’s 2015 needs a new switch.

[@megamandragon15]

do you have a video on why the radio stays on when the car is off?

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

When you open the driver’s door does the dome light come on? I bet the driver’s door latch is at fault here.

[@megamandragon15]

@@PetesGarageandperformance ok I’ll check it out thank you

[@christopherwatts299]

My hazards work , but my turn signal seem to have died,checked the fuses and still nothing

[@Lazcano9]

Hey what's the name of that switch can I find it at autozone

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Turn signal switch. I do have a link in the description if you want to just order the part on Amazon

[@Lazcano9]

@@PetesGarageandperformance thanks man you appreciate it

[@SuperAWaC]

I removed the white tab on mine because I have never liked self-cancelling turn signals. I feel like I am the only person.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

Yep. I think you are the only person! Lol

[@Phoenix-gz9xb]

Definitely get to the point faster. Video starts at about ...what...2:00

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

I’ll work on that. Thanks for watching.

[@elcomandante9299]

This generation Malibus are lemons. Had my 2011 for three years n have replaced countless parts.

[@PetesGarageandperformance]

I wouldn’t call it a “lemon”. They do have their quirks, but most of the common repairs are cheap. I honestly think a Malibu makes a great first car for teenagers.